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 Hop on--hop off service |
671 Great South Road Penrose Auckland 1006 New Zealand +1 800 43 9756 http://www.explorerbus.co.nz/ |
This is the ideal way to take in the highlights of Auckland with full commentary. Buses depart from the Ferry Building (on Quay Street) every half hour, and go on a loop--alight and re-board as often as you like at the city's biggest attractions. They offer a complimentary pickup from Auckland Airport and South Auckland Hotels and Motels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Matt Werner |
 Quayside landmark |
99 Quay Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 979 7060 (Tourist Information) http://www.historic.org.nz/Reg... |
The Ferry Building, in Edwardian Baroque style, was first opened in 1912 on land reclaimed from the harbour. Construction is of sandstone and brick with a Coromandel granite base. In recent years it has been elegantly refurbished for retail, (restaurant Harbourside Seafood Bar & Grill and Cin Cin on Quay can be found here) and office use, but still maintains its original function as the terminal for ferries to the North Shore and the Hauraki Gulf islands. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Mirko Prehn  |
 Photo: Maya Calica |
 Photo: Volker |
 Photo: Eddy BH Chew |
 Photo: Trey Guinn / treygui |
 Photo: Sandra Austoni |
 Photo: Laela Delprat |
 Photo: kate & dayle |
 Photo: Dewang Modi |
 Photo: Christophe Pasquier |
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Sharks and stingrays glide overhead |
23 Tamaki Drive 42-021 Orakei Auckland 1005 New Zealand +64 9 528 0603 http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/ |
Underwater passageways allow you to observe a huge variety of sea life in gigantic tanks. Large sharks, gliding stingrays and many species of fish found in New Zealand waters, are above and beside you as the moving floor carries you along. Feeding time is especially exciting. Antarctic Encounter features live penguins and a recreation of life on the great southern continent. Allow up to 2 hours to fully appreciate these combined attractions. There is also a cafe and gift shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Robin van Mourik |
 Photo: David Leverton |
 Photo: Robin van Mourik |
 Photo: Mariko Walton |
 Photo: Drew Mackie |
 Photo: Samantha Colton |
 Photo: Bill Pickard |
 Photo: Mariko Walton |
 Photo: Emily Horning |
 Photo: Ewan Munro |
 Multiple entertainment options |
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 912 6000 http://www.skycity.co.nz |
A good variety of games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat as well as over 1,000 slot machines with top pay outs can be found here. For beginners, free lessons are available. You must be 20 years or over to enter the casino. The Alto Casino & Bar, on level three, offers a quieter atmosphere and has a "smart" dress code. The complex also has a hotel, many restaurants and bars, a theater and of course the 328-metre Sky Tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Leon Arndt |
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Vibrant inner-city market |
210 Victoria Street West Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 309 6911 http://www.victoria-park-marke... |
The market is set in the cobblestone courtyard adjacent to the 125-foot brick chimney of the former city Destructor - the furnace which burnt the city's rubbish in the early 1900s. The shops, cafes and restaurants are housed in the former workshops and stores, and the stables of the 90 garbage cart horses. The buildings were restored and the market developed in 1972. Amongst the varied shops you will find arts, crafts and souvenirs made from local materials and interesting clothing and jewelery. Refreshment opportunities abound - grab a coffee, a beer, and an ice cream, or try the food hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: © EJ Chua |
 Photo: Silvana Fumega |
 Photo: Elizabeth O'Brien |
 Photo: Sue Mould |
 Photo: David Parsons |
 Photo: Benji Leung (HK) |
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 Photo: Cheng Yanni |